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January 15, 2023
What to do in case of a car accident in Spain
I wish I didn’t have anything to say about it, but yet here we are. Our car accident in Spain...

January 14, 2023
As far as our experience goes, buying a car in Spain is not difficult (maybe boring, but not difficult). As...

January 14, 2023
How to exchange your driver’s license to a Spanish one
Ok, it’s time to exchange your driver’s license to a Spanish one – one more document to enjoy… if only....

January 14, 2023
4 lessons we learned the hard way from driving in the Costa del Sol
Driving in the Costa del Sol, specifically within its cities, is quite an adventure. Let me tell you the main...

January 4, 2023
Okupas, second properties and rentals in Spain
Okupas. Home owners worst nightmare in Spain and (in my opinion) one of the main driving forces behind rental difficulties...

January 4, 2023
Closing the deal on our new home
This article is a continuation of Finding our home in Spain. Closing the deal on our new home is the final...

January 4, 2023
Now to our experience finding our home in Spain. I had spent the previous four years dreaming about this move,...

December 24, 2022
Buying vs renting before moving – pros and cons
Choosing where to stay before arriving in Spain is a must. It is part of the preparations before the move,...

December 24, 2022
How to buy a house in Spain like a pro
If you are wondering about how to buy a house in Spain – or an apartment, or any real estate...

December 24, 2022
Our unusual perspective on renting vs buying after arriving
Renting vs buying: after your initial days in Spain, spent probably in a hotel or vacation rental, you will most...

December 22, 2022
After you have a start on your Spanish documents, you can sort out your Spanish residence permit. This will require...

December 22, 2022
The Spanish Padrón – the difficult one
After the NIE, I believe the Padrón (short for empadronamiento, that means something like enrollment) is the document you’ll hear...